OBITUARY

Bobby "Bob" Ray Crawford Sr.

July 28, 1933 – February 15, 2019

Bobby Ray “Bob” Crawford, Sr., 85, died Feb. 15, 2019.

Bob was born July 28, 1933 in Mena, AR to Edgar Ray and Ann Pearl Crawford. They preceded him in death. He graduated from Mena High School and served in the Air Force during the Korean War from 1951-1955. He worked on the Wichita Police Department from 1956-1985 retiring as a lieutenant and was the chief of police for the Sedgwick Police Department from 1985-1996.

REMEMBERING

Bobby "Bob" Ray Crawford Sr.

Paul Dotson

February 23, 2019

I began my police career with Lt Crawford as my first patrol Lt. Then, he became my Baker-3 Admin Lt. Through the arrests I made, I learned much from him and his Baker-3 follow-up detectives. In late 1981, I made Detective in Baker-3. He was my Lt, once again. My 35-year law enforcement career as a WPD Captain and university police chief was possible, in large measure, because of the wisdom, mentoring and friendship provided to me, by Lt Bobby Crawford. I even learned plenty from him on poker nights! I was honored to attend Chief Crawford's Sedgwick PD Retirement Reception wearing my WPD Command Staff uniform. I expressed love for him while visiting him at the VA, in November. I was yet again honored to attend His Service, today. God Bless Chief Crawford, Ruth and all the family.

Harry Simpson

February 19, 2019

Rest Bobby, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Greg Harris

February 18, 2019

Dear Ruth and Family, I am very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He was a very good man and I was proud to know him. One of my fondest memories was going to The State fair with him and Ruth and Bobby, He hardly ever took a day off, but he did this time and we had a great time. The Cities of Wichita and Sedgwick Kansas owe him a great deal to his countless public service. I know we can never repay the time he served our community , I also know his kids did not have a lot of time with him, due to this. I pray That God's loving hands wrap around you all in this difficult time. I always enjoyed visiting with him and I thought a lot of him and his family. God bless all you. I was very proud to know him and call him a friend. Rest in Peace Mr. Bob Crawford Sincerely Greg Harris

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